Efficient File Collections for Embedded Devices

摘要

This paper studies methods for efficiently transferring and storing collections of related files in embedded devices and other environments with limitations on storage, network, and energy use. Files in collections based on purpose (e.g., system configurations) or other aspects often exhibit substantial inter-file similarities. These similarities may be used to achieve significant reductions in the network resources required for transferring or updating the collection, as well as for the storage resources required on the embedded devices on which it is stored.